Gilmore is a 27 year old who loves decorating and is a self-proclaimed expert on just about everything. At least she likes to think so. Copyright 2011. Consult a design professional before beginning your project.
I still come from a part of the country where girls receive hope chests for high school graduation. For those of you who aren’t deeply in touch with the last century, a hope chest is where a girl keeps all of the nice blankets & china that she’ll use someday when she gets married. A hope chest is an heirloom piece that is passed from mother to daughter. This was probably the most stressful product that I’ve ever shopped for. I ended up settling for a piece that wasn’t what I had planned on. There just didn’t seem to be the craftsmanship around that such a piece required, there were just a lot of laminate blanket chests available.
I was looking at CedarStore.com today & they have a fantastic selection of cedar outdoor furniture. They also have the largest selection of hope chests that I’ve seen in one place. My favorite is the waterfall cherry chest with the optional cedar lining because it is so simple & classic looking. It’s something that could be cherished by generations to come. Plus, the cedar will help protect anything that is stored inside of it, besides the fact that cedar smells fantastic. It’s a true heirloom piece.
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007, 6:37 pm | 
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